[Shotimes] Oil...

[Paul Nimz]

Mobil One with their old formula was closer to a 5w25 than the 5w30 it was
sold as.  The 30w speced out at the bottom of the range.  10w30 and the 0w40
are much closer to their advertised specs.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Tatro" <stevetatro@netzero.com>
To: <sho@paul-fisher.com>
Cc: <mrfluffy02@yahoo.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Oil...


> I've mentioned this before, but there's a mechanic in Texas (SDPATT from
the SHO Forum) who's done his fair share of 60k services, and has documented
numerous engines that've run synthetic (usually Mobil1) for life that have
visible (possibly measureable?) cam lobe wear.
>
> He's posted some picture in the past.  Anyone wanting to see them can
probably do a search by member number (he's #51 IIRC).
>
> All I know is that the last time I had my valve covers off (at about 165k)
there weren't even any marks on my lobes.  I've used Mobil1 a couple of
winters, but usually just run a good dino oil and keep the filter fresh.
>
> Also still on my original rod bearings (173k) *furiously knocking on wood*
>
> I will say the pictures of the Mobil1 engines showed them being clean, no
yellowing or browning as with the Pennzoil (yuck) engines.
>
> Later,
>
> Steve Tatro
> Red/Black '93 with 173k miles
> Cincinnati, Ohio
>
> -- Paul L Fisher <sho@paul-fisher.com> wrote:
> I believe the ONLY person who says no to synthetic is Doug Lewis. I've run
> Synthetic, either Mobil 1 or Amsoil in just about all of my cars with no
ill
> effects.
> -- 
>
> Paul L Fisher
> '93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 180K Build date 11/18/1992
> - K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back,
Holley
> 190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
> Stainless Steel Y-pipe, Delrin sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000
0W-30
> oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
>
> SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
> Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
> Amsoil dealer http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil.htm
>
>
>
> Quoting Shylo McKinsey <mrfluffy02@yahoo.com>:
>
> > I seem to remember a very long thread and "heated"
> > debate over this... I use synthetic in my car. Uses
> > about one quart every 2000 miles. Leaks a little too.
> > Whether it leaks it out and/or burns some too I don't
> > know. Is synthetic bad for my car? Should I switch to
> > regular oil? I've used Castrol Syntec ever since I
> > bought the car. The previous owner used Syntec as
> > well, and he had it for about 100k miles. As I said
> > before, I'd really like to replace the head gaskets
> > and mic the pistons and whatnot and all that jazz, but
> > I don't have the money...So, should I stick with what
> > I got? Or change to a "High Milage" oil???
> >
> > Shylo McKinsey
> >
> > '91 White MTX
> >
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